Special Creations Coloring Book: Mandala Designs for People who have Developmental Disabilities

By Tyler DeBusk

Coloring is similar to meditation. It produces a sense of inner peace and serenity. Experts agree that coloring has an especially positive impact on individuals with developmental disabilities.Parents and caregivers of special needs individuals see many benefits of coloring. It is a quiet calm activity that can help someone redirect, slow down and focus. While coloring a mandala might seem easy to the average person, it can be a major accomplishment for someone with a disability such as Fragile X syndrome, Down syndrome, pervasive developmental disorders, or cerebral palsy.These individuals are excited when they finish coloring a mandala. Meeting this small goal can be extremely gratifying and empowering. It increases an individual's self-esteem which improves overall wellness and functioning even after the actual coloring is finished.Special Creations designed these mandalas with special people in mind. Feel free to make copies so you can use these designs over and over. Lines are darker and spaces are larger than most coloring books. The designs are simple without being juvenile. Individuals with varied levels of functioning will benefit from coloring these mandalas.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1530404614
• ISBN13: 9781530404612
• Release Date: March 2016
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 58 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.0" x 10.0"